Grand Ledge Public Schools School District

220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837-1760
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Grand Ledge Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,892 students in Grand Ledge Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Grand Ledge Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
4,892 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Grand Ledge Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#217 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
191 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
188 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
3,736 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
318 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
384
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
301
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
328
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
345
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
359
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
412
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
427
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,737 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,413 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$100 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,737
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,413
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Grand Ledge Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Grand Ledge Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 W South St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grades: K-4
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Ledge High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #44.
Eaton County Youth Facility
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
822 Courthouse Driver
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Center Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 South Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Grades: K-4
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
Wacousta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9135 West Herbison Rd
Eagle, MI 48822
(517) 925-5940
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 738 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Ledge Public Schools School District?
Grand Ledge Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,892 students.
What is the rank of Grand Ledge Public Schools School District?
Grand Ledge Public Schools School District is ranked #219 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Ledge Public Schools School District?
76% of Grand Ledge Public Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Ledge Public Schools School District?
Grand Ledge Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Ledge Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,413 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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